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It's been a short while since I last posted so my apologies if this has already done the rounds and everyone has already received it.

It's a rather crap attempt to scam people so I thought I'd reprint the email I've just received from Paypal.com/ar - that alone spelt scam straight away.

The fact they couldn't spell "customer" or even "account" was pretty funny.

I hope this helps some people not fall for it and again, sorry if this is old news, I only just received it.

[PayPal] <https://www.paypal.com/ar>

How to activate your PayPal account
Dear, PayPal Costmuer:

To get back into your PayPal accounte, You'll need to relog in your
account.

It's easy:

1. Click the link below to open a secure browser window.
2. Confirm that you're owner of the account, and then follow the
instructions.

Relog in your account now
(This was a dodgy looking link, so I naturally removed it)

Please don't reply to this email. It'll just confuse to computer that sent
it and won't get a response.

Copyright © 2012 PayPal, Inc. All rights reserved. PayPal is located at
2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131.

PayPal Email ID PP315
#paypal #scam #warning
  • Profile picture of the author tpw
    I got one today that was almost pretty slick:


    Termination of Accountant status due to tax return fraud allegations

    Valued accountant officer,

    We have received a complaint about your recent participation in income tax refund fraud for one of your employees. According to AICPA Bylaw Section 700 your Certified Public Accountant license can be terminated in case of the fact of submitting of a misguided or fraudulent tax return on the member's or a client's behalf.

    Please be notified below and respond to it within 14 days. The failure to respond within this term will result in suspension of your CPA license.

    Link: Complaint.doc
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    Bill Platt, Oklahoma USA, PlattPublishing.com
    Publish Coloring Books for Profit (WSOTD 7-30-2015)
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  • Profile picture of the author laurenceh
    It always amazes how many of things crop up! Thanks for the heads up gents!
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  • Profile picture of the author talfighel
    That is why PayPal always encourages people to use the https://www.paypal.com on their browser and never click on any links in an email.

    Plus, the https will also tell you if you are going to the real PayPal site or not.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Originally Posted by talfighel View Post

      That is why PayPal always encourages people to use the https://www.paypal.com on their browser and never click on any links in an email.

      Plus, the https will also tell you if you are going to the real PayPal site or not.
      Actually, the whole thing smelt of scam, not just the https but the tone of the the letter, the spelling, the grammar and I've never heard of a "don't reply to this email" notice with a warning that it may "confuse" the computer.

      :rolleyes:
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  • Profile picture of the author Jetmir
    Thanks for the heads up, buddy!
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    ATTENTION: Do you wanna make up to 100$ a DAY with 20 minutes of super-easy work?

    It's never been easier. Send me a Private Message for details.
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    • Profile picture of the author WinningMedia
      I have seen this as well as others several times. I feel bad about the people that fall for it. PayPal is a pain enough without other people trying to scam you. Thanks for warning people!
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      • Profile picture of the author raylee1
        to know if its a scam paypal always uses your name, scammers use dear customer etc, its always dear your name with paypal
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  • Profile picture of the author temlawn
    Here is a thread we were discussing a few days ago.
    http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...ng-attack.html

    Thx
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  • Profile picture of the author godinu
    the ones with poor spelling are always my favorite
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